MDI Membership Definitions, 2008 May 7th
This text is from the version of the MDI Bylaws approved on May 7th, 2008. This version differs from the 2004 version by clarifying some of the wording, but does not substantially alter the definitions of the classes of membership.
This page includes only the sections of the Bylaws relevant to the definition of members and how members are removed.
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ARTICLE 4
MEMBERSHIP
Section 4.1. Members. The members of this Corporation shall consist of those men who have complied with the requirements set forth in Section 4.2 of this Article and have properly presented themselves for membership in accordance with the procedures determined by the board of directors. There shall be three classes of membership. No person may hold more than one membership at any one time.
Membership shall not be assignable inter vivos by any member, nor shall membership vest to any personal representative, heir, or devisee.
Section 4.2. Requirements of Membership. Basic requirements of membership in MDI are as follows:
(a) Each MDI member will have successfully completed an initiation process sanctioned by the board of directors.
(b) Each MDI member will strive to uphold and live by the Code of Honor and Core Values of MDI and the standards of any team of which he is a member.
(c) Each MDI member will pay required dues, as set by the board of directors, depending upon class of membership.
(d) Each MDI member shall have reached the age of majority in his resident locale.
Section 4.3. Classes of Membership. The board of directors defines the following classes of membership:
1. General Membership:
(a) Meets the requirements outlined in Section 4.2.
(b) Was a member in good standing of MDI at any time prior to January 1, 2004 or has successfully completed an MDI initial team member training/Point Program for new members, as defined in the MDI Point Program policy.
(c) Is a member in good standing of an MDI team or organized assembly of men within MDI.
(d) Adheres to the chain of command of MDI.
2. Alumni Membership:
(a) Meets the requirements outlined in Section 4.2.
(b) Provides a class of membership to graduates (alumni) of any board sanctioned initiation process but do not wish to be part of an MDI Division.
(c) Does not have any voting privileges in MDI.
(d) May hold certain MDI International leadership positions that relate to MDI-sanctioned or sponsored events or programs. Any alumni member wishing to serve in any leadership position must be approved by the president of MDI or his designee, and is accountable to the designated manager within the organizational structure.
3. Interim Membership:
(a) Meets the requirements outlined in Section 4.2.
(b) Provides a class of membership to graduates of any board sanctioned initiation process who are waiting to attend an MDI initial team member training/Point Program for new members.
(c) May only be held from the completion of an MDI-sanctioned initiation process until the beginning of the next MDI initial team member training/Point Program offered by the division or organized assembly of men within MDI in which the interim member is participating. Participants of an initial team member training/Point Program who are unable to complete the program may petition the president or his designee for reinstatement as an interim member and if approved may hold interim membership until the beginning of the next initial team member training/Point Program.
(d) Does not have voting privileges in MDI.
(e) May not hold any leadership position that relates to any MDI-sanctioned or sponsored events.
(f) Is a member in good standing of an MDI team or organized assembly of men within MDI.
(g) Adheres to the chain of command of MDI.
Section 4.4. Expulsion or Suspension of a Member or Termination of Membership. Membership of any member shall cease on the happening of any of the following events:
(a) The member's death or resignation.
(b) The failure of member to adhere to the requirements in Section 4.2.
(c) The member engages in behavior and/or activities deemed contrary to the purpose, vision and core values of the corporation.
(d) On a determination by the board of directors that one or more of these events (other than the member's death or resignation) has occurred, and that the member should be expelled or suspended, or his membership terminated, the following shall occur:
1) A minimum of fifteen (15) days prior notice shall be given to the
member.
2) The notice shall clearly describe reason for the expulsion,
suspension or termination. In the case of suspension, the notice
will give the condition(s) necessary for the membership to be
reinstated.
3) The member shall have ten (10) days to respond to this notice. Such
response shall be via first class mail sent to the address of the
Corporation.
4) If no notice is received within the aforementioned period, the
determination by the board of directors of the member's expulsion,
suspension or membership termination shall become final.
5) After presenting his protest the member shall be given an
additional ten (10) days to present a written explanation/objection
for presentation to the board of directors. Thereafter, the board
of directors shall consider the written explanation/objection prior
to making a final decision on whether or not the member shall be
expelled or suspended or his membership terminated, and shall
notify the member accordingly.
6) All notices required under this Section shall be given by
first-class mail, sent to the last address of the member, as shown
on the Corporation's records or by personal delivery to the party
to whom the notice is directed; or by email to the member's email
address as shown on the Corporation's records.
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